Peace Ike
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant with a demonstrated track record of identifying and attracting top talent. Skilled in full-cycle recruitment, talent attraction, interview, reference and background checks, recruitment reports, employee relations, policies and procedure's, and candidate engagement in up to senior management level. Proficient in utilizing recruitment software, managing online recruitment platforms for attraction and candidate engagement. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with hiring managers, and develop effective recruitment strategies to source and identify talents. Enthusiastic about contributing to an industry leader, committed to delivering an engaging candidate experience and driving organizational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Adecco
10.2019 - Current
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations
- Assisted with writing job descriptions and managed job posting resulting in 30% increase in talent attraction
- Optimized use of recruitment software to improve recruitment data tracking, reporting, and analysis capabilities for better decision-making processes.
- Facilitated successful placement of high-caliber candidates into senior-level positions across various industries through effective executive search methods.
- Conducted extensive market research to stay informed on industry trends and competitive landscapes for targeted sectors.
- Reduced time-to-fill ratios by proactively sourcing candidates through various channels such as headhunting, job boards, LinkedIn, and referrals.
- Developed comprehensive interview processes to accurately assess candidate qualifications and fit for clients'' needs.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of candidates, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes for both parties involved.
- Conducted thorough reference checks to verify candidate credentials and minimize potential risks associated with poor hiring decisions.
- Delivered services to customer needs within specific timeframes.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Manpower
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements, understand departmental hiring needs and create job ads for opening.
- Managed full-cycle high volume recruitment for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
- Engaged passive and active candidates, resulting in building pipeline of 300 qualified candidate.
- Responsible for internal and in-house hiring of Manpower employees for various departments.
- Screened resumes and interviewed candidates prior to sending to hiring managers for final stage of interview and offer extension.
- Executed sourcing strategies by proactively networking, headhunting resulting in 25% increase in quality candidate pool.
- Developed and maintained onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with HR colleagues to develop targeted initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement and inclusion within Manpower.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Optimized employer branding efforts by creating engaging content for company career pages, social media platforms while attracting qualified candidates.
- Worked in fast paced environment.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
- Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.
- Maintained applicant tracking system, writing job descriptions, posting job ads, reviewing job applications, screen and interview applicants.
- Participated in Lush conferences and networking events including career fairs and recruitment events.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
- Completed human resource operational and onboarding and payroll requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Developed strong relationships with universities, professional associations, and other external partners including agencies to increase time to fill by 30%,
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Diploma Certificate - Human Resource Management
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON09.2021
Graduate Certificate - Business Management
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Toronto, ON12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History With International Relations
Imo State University
Nigeria12.2009
Skills
- Recruitment and hiring
- Talent Attraction
- Candidate Searching
- Talent Sourcer
- Applicant Qualification
- Wages and salary negotiation
- Networking Events
- Policy Development
- New Hire Onboarding
- Training and development
- Employee Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Employee Orientation
- Customer Relationship Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Adecco
10.2019 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Manpower
08.2017 - 10.2019
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
01.2016 - 09.2017
Diploma Certificate - Human Resource Management
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Graduate Certificate - Business Management
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Bachelor of Arts - History With International Relations
Imo State University